This new decal
sheet from Spada
Decals is the second in their series of decals that focuses on the Albatros
DIII and it includes
markings for 4 different 1/32 Albatros DIII in service with the Germany WW1.
This sheet is also available in 1/72, 1/48 and 1/24.

You get a
colourful and attractive variety of aircraft in the complicated camo patterns
and big markings from this time period. You can pay €13 (Euros) for this
decal sheet and get addition wood grain decals which are always a big help when
finishing off the wood grain finish on the fuselages on these aircraft.
These decals are printed on 2 sheets of decal film much like decals printed on
an ALPS printer, so you will need to cut each decal from the backing paper with
the use of sharp X-acto knife. The decals don't seem to be delicate as
some of the decal from other manufactures can be. More about using these
decals can be found further down in this review.

The planes
included on this decal sheet are the following:

AlbD3, MJF III, 1917

AlbD3 1922/16, Jasta 24,

AlbD3 23??/16, pilot & unit unknown

AlbD3 1958/16, Jasta 12, Paul Von Osterroht

Spada
Decals also has wood grain decals to assist you in building your WW1
fighter.

Click on
images below to see larger images

The instructions are in English and
do include info about the markings and paint schemes on each particular
aircraft. You get one side profile of each aircraft with top views of 2
aircraft. The decals are nice quality and are printed on 2 decal
sheets. This decal sheet will permit you to make 1 of the 4 different
aircraft featured on this decal sheet.

Here's some instructions from the
Spada
Decals website
regarding using and installing their decals.

How to use "Laser
Line" decals :

1- Using a new scalpel
blade, cut as closely as possible around the motives chosen, exercising only
a small pressure in order to cut the decal film but not the paper
underneath. This can be done quite
safely, with no danger to slip away, provided you stay calm and contentrated.

2- Separate the motive and
its paper background from the decal sheet, taking care not to damage the
other motives.

3- Put the decal on water,
with the motive on the upper side. It is not necessary to cover it with
water.

4- Let the paper soak water
for some 20 seconds or the time necessary according to the water used
(tepid water). With some practice, this can be determined quite accurately.

5- Remove the decal from
water and delicately take it away from its paper background, preferably
with tweezers.

6- Softly put the decal on
your model after the latter's surface has been carefully prepared, put it in
the correct place and slightly press it with a soft cloth or absorbing
paper.

A few useful details :

1- test your softening
liquid before using it. We have tested our decals with several brands that
are
available on the market but we haven't tried every one of them. In theory,
it is not necessary to varnish
decals before they are used.

2- It is possible for you
to enhance the sticking power of a decal using a specific product (e.g. Blue
Microscale). It is also possible for you to dilute white glue into water and
to put a drop of it under the decal or on the plastic part before the decal
is set on your model.

This is a fine decal sheet and
I must admit I have a romantic love of the fragile bi-planes and tri-planes of
the First World War with their colourful paint schemes and the planes featured
on this decal sheet is a pleasure to behold. I very much enjoyed seeing
the 1st and third planes with their camo patterns that look like leave in the
autumn.

Steve

I would like to
thank Spada
Decalsfor
providing me with this review sample.